Bill On Civil Damages Over Child Sex Abuse Returns

Associated Press, Washington Post: Local
Thu, 02/20/2020 - 5:00am

A measure to end the statute of limitations for civil claims related to child sexual abuse is back before Maryland lawmakers

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